CFO

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions • Boone, IA

3d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial strategy as we scale from pilot operations to a 1,000 metric ton Rare Earth Oxide (REO) facility by 2029. This role is critical to CMR’s near-term execution and long-term success.

Requirements

• Progressive financial leadership experience, including prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with bookkeeping, accounting, and financial controls, especially in early-stage or resource-constrained companies.
• Proven track record of supporting fundraising efforts, including venture capital, strategic investors, and/or non-dilutive funding sources.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in capital-intensive industries such as cleantech, recycling, manufacturing, energy, or materials processing is preferred.
• Familiarity with government grants, incentives, and compliance requirements (e.g., DOE, DoD, IRA-related programs) is preferred.
• Experience implementing accounting systems and scaling financial infrastructure (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll oversight, cash management, and monthly close processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support operational scaling, capital planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Track performance against key metrics and provide actionable reporting to the CEO/Board.
• Support all fundraising activities, including equity raises, strategic investments, grants, and non-dilutive funding (e.g., DOE, DoD).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and state/federal reporting requirements.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems and processes to support growth from pilot to commercial operations.
• Partner closely with the COO, CTO, and CCO to align financial strategy with operations, technology development, and commercial agreements.
• Identify financial risks related to capital intensity, feedstock variability, pricing volatility, and regulatory changes, and develop mitigation strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive